Sat, July 06, 2024

BRUDENELL (1) last appeared when he finished fourth over 6f at Yarra Valley on March 29. Should be hard to stop. GOLDEN BOOM (2) good effort last start when second over this distance in the LR Lightning Hcp at Eagle Farm, beaten 2 lengths. Has a strong record this course, scoring at two of four starts. One of the major players. HARDWARE LANE (7) is a course and distance winner three back then struggled in two runs in town since. Record here sound including one wins from three starts and rates as a leading contender. SITUATION ROOM (4) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fourth, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 5½f in the LR Chief De Beers Quality at Doomben. Has ability and a bold showing is expected.